Lead AV Control Systems Programmer

National Capitol Contracting

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position located in Alexandria, VA.

NCC is seeking a Audio Visual Systems Programmer to join our team supporting the US Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) . In this role, you will take a lead position in designing, programming, and implementing cutting-edge AV control systems on campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the control system programming and UX for the AV systems on site.
• Evaluate, modernize, and support the AV systems of auditoriums, meeting rooms and conference spaces
• Assist the Network Engineer with supporting the AV network
• Help manage and maintain multi-VLAN IP schema for AV network.
• Develop programing standards for Crestron control systems.
• Develop reusable code modules and maintain a code library for control system code.
• Develop logical, intuitive control UX for AV systems.
• Configure network settings of AV devices, cisco switches, servers, and workstations.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check).

Minimum of 4–6 years of dedicated, hands-on experience programming enterprise-tier AV control systems within a corporate campus or federal environment

Deep programming mastery within the Crestron ecosystem (SIMPL Windows, SIMPL+, Crestron Studio, C#) or Extron ecosystem (Global Configurator Professional, Python-based Control Script)

Strong configuration knowledge of Biamp Tesira and Q-SYS Designer, specifically handling control string routing and external API blocks

Experience integrating custom control loops with enterprise codecs and UCaaS appliances (Cisco Webex Room Kits, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms)

Solid understanding of LAN/WAN structures, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422 serial communications, and AV-over-IP topology (Crestron NVX, Extron NAV)

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's in computer science or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Government Contracting
• Experience troubleshooting & managing IP networks
• Experience with multiple computer operating systems
• IT Support (Network and Systems Engineering)
• Experience with streaming media
• Experience supporting Windows, streaming appliances, storage servers, video production server environment, asset management, remote control of AV devices
• Certification in one of the following:
  • Crestron Programmer Level I & II
  • Crestron Smart Graphics Certified
  • Crestron Fusion Certified
  • Extron Certified Control Professional
  • Harman–HCCA & HCCP/ (AMX Programmer I & II)

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with flexibility to meet customer needs.

Environment/Physical Demands: Standing for periods of time, walking throughout campus to each conference room/event space, ability to be mobile to perform above duties.

Compensation

$95,000-$100,000.

The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires areasonable accommodation, please email us at  Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic.

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